The Chiropody Clinic

Professional Podiatric care for your feet

Nail Surgery - From £170.00

Following your initial assessment you will have been advised if this is the package for you.

What is nail surgery?

Nail surgery is the removal of all of the toenail or part of the nail. A local anaesthetic is used so that you will feel no pain during the procedure. After the removal of the nail, a chemical may be applied to the exposed nail bed to prevent regrowth by destroying the nail cells. (However, it is possible that some nail regrowth may occur). Healing takes between four to eight weeks.

On the day of the surgery:

• Please take a bath or shower

• Please remove all traces of nail varnish

• Do not drink any alcohol

• Eat a normal light meal before the surgery

• Take any medication as normal unless advised otherwise

• Bring suitable footwear that will fit over a bulky dressing

• You must not drive straight after you have had the surgery so bring a chaperone.

The procedure will be performed in a podiatry clinic by a podiatrist and normally takes less than 1 hour.

A local anaesthetic will be injected into both sides of the base of the toe. The sensation of both touch and pressure are not affected, this is normal. The local anaesthetic may cause some discomfort when being injected into the toe.

Once the toe has been fully anaesthetised, a tourniquet (tight band) will be applied to the toe to prevent bleeding during the procedure. After the surgery, the tourniquet will be removed, the toe will be checked for return of your blood supply to the toe and a sterile dressing will be applied.

You will then remain for a short period of time in the clinic with your foot up and the dressing will be checked to make sure there is not too much bleeding before you leave the clinic.